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Comparison: Cooper Zeon CS8 vs. Nokian Powerproof (2026)

1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Cooper) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian). Generally, Nokian summer tyres are slightly better rated (69%) than Cooper (54%). The first tyre test of Cooper Zeon CS8 was done in 2017, compared to 2019 when was the Nokian Powerproof first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2022 215/55 R17 test, where both the Zeon CS8 and the Powerproof were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 98% of Cooper Zeon CS8 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Nokian Powerproof also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Zeon CS8 is made in United Kingdom and Powerproof is made in Finland.

Test Profile

Cooper
Zeon CS8
Nokian
Powerproof
Number of tests
14
11
Best position
#9
#2
Average position
19.7
7.5
Latest test
2024
2022
Available sizes
167
53

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Cooper Zeon CS8
81%
Cooper
Zeon CS8
Nokian Powerproof
90%
Nokian
Powerproof
Wet Braking
Cooper Zeon CS8
58%
Nokian Powerproof
77%
Wet Handling
Cooper Zeon CS8
93%
Nokian Powerproof
100%
Wet Circle Cornering
Cooper Zeon CS8
60%
Nokian Powerproof
96%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Cooper Zeon CS8
99%
Nokian Powerproof
98%
Aquaplaning Cross
Cooper Zeon CS8
93%
Nokian Powerproof
80%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Cooper Zeon CS8
62%
Cooper
Zeon CS8
Nokian Powerproof
83%
Nokian
Powerproof
Dry Braking
Cooper Zeon CS8
28%
Nokian Powerproof
69%
Dry Handling
Cooper Zeon CS8
95%
Nokian Powerproof
97%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Cooper Zeon CS8
60%
Cooper
Zeon CS8
Nokian Powerproof
41%
Nokian
Powerproof
Noise Exterior
Cooper Zeon CS8
60%
Nokian Powerproof
41%
Economy
Confidence
Cooper Zeon CS8
67%
Cooper
Zeon CS8
Nokian Powerproof
72%
Nokian
Powerproof
Rolling Resistance
Cooper Zeon CS8
67%
Nokian Powerproof
72%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2019225/55 R17View

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